Battery Metals Top Stories

Chile president praises Codelco, SQM lithium deal ensuring state control

SQM said it would partner with Codelco for the future development and production of lithium in the Atacama salt flat.

Reuters | December 28, 2023 | 8:11 am

Codelco, SQM ink lithium partnership agreement

The two companies agreed to form a new company in…

Reuters | December 27, 2023 | 1:26 pm

Cash-strapped Horizonte Minerals secures $20 million interim funding

The latest funding package ensures that the company has the…

Staff Writer | December 27, 2023 | 11:55 am

The biggest global mining news of 2023

A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of…

Frik Els | December 27, 2023 | 10:01 am

China metals giant faces protest in Indonesia after fatal blast

A deadly blast at a furnace run by PT Indonesia…

Bloomberg News | December 27, 2023 | 8:43 am

Cutifani eyes IPO for Vale’s base metals business

The incoming chair of Vale's newly created base metals business said he wants to focus on margins and marketing.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2023 | 9:11 am

Albemarle open to renegotiating Chile lithium contract early

Chile and Albemarle could cement their dominant role in the global lithium and EV industries if they can get one or more DLE technology to succeed.

Reuters | May 4, 2023 | 9:02 am

Rio Tinto wants lithium assets, but not at current prices

Speaking after Rio’s annual general meeting, CEO Jakob Stausholm said he didn’t want to pay a high premium for lithium assets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2023 | 4:43 am

Vulcan Energy raises $72 million to develop German lithium plant

Funds to go to develop its net zero carbon lithium project in Germany.

Reuters | May 3, 2023 | 4:27 pm

Lithium Royalty backs Brazil mine in first investment since going public

Atlas Lithium is developing a hard-rock mine in southeastern Brazil’s Minas Gerais state, in a region known as Lithium Valley.

Andrew Willis - The Globe and Mail | May 3, 2023 | 12:35 pm

Liontown bids signal strong outlook for lithium, rival says

The intense interest in Liontown is “a really strong point of evidence” about the outlook, says Pilbara Minerals CEO.

Bloomberg News | May 3, 2023 | 10:41 am

AMG beats Q1 profit expectations, boosted by lithium operations

AMG is expanding its lithium production capacity and tightening its grip on its supply chain.

Reuters | May 3, 2023 | 10:11 am

Chile’s new lithium policy a boon for other producers

Uncertainty surrounding Chile's plans to bring its lithium industry under state control will send capital elsewhere, with Canada a likely beneficiary.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 3, 2023 | 7:09 am

Wyloo extends deadline for Mincor takeover bid

The offer by Wyloo Metals, owned by Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest, now expires on May 22, by close of trading on the ASX.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 3, 2023 | 3:53 am

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